Trading Perspectives #105: Fear of the Future

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Fear of The Future

Fear sells. In world of pandemics, politics, and discontent, it’s reasonable to believe people may not be as confident as they seem. With all the negative news stories and social media posts, many are fearful of what the future will bring.  Who is driving this fear?  Is fear being sold to the public to stir up conflict?  Is the media using fear as a tactic to get better ratings?  If so, when is it necessary to stop buying in?

 

 

 

 

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